MAX boost level for blockguarded b16a
06-29-2005, 09:18 PM
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MAX boost level for blockguarded b16a
I researched this topic but to my disbelief couldn't find any useful info:
I rebuilt my motor about 10K miles ago using all OEM parts except for Hasting rings and I installed a blockguard. I would like to know what is a reasonable max. boost level. I'm not looking to blow up this motor yet... but .45 bar just isn't cutting it til I get my other block built.
I have heard story of the stock ring lands blowing out at 10psi but I know of a guy who ran 18psi at the track for an entire season on a stock block. I'm not looking to run 18psi but is 10+ safe?
Personal experience not stories or thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance
I rebuilt my motor about 10K miles ago using all OEM parts except for Hasting rings and I installed a blockguard. I would like to know what is a reasonable max. boost level. I'm not looking to blow up this motor yet... but .45 bar just isn't cutting it til I get my other block built.
I have heard story of the stock ring lands blowing out at 10psi but I know of a guy who ran 18psi at the track for an entire season on a stock block. I'm not looking to run 18psi but is 10+ safe?
Personal experience not stories or thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance
06-30-2005, 09:51 PM
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Re: MAX boost level for blockguarded b16a (Just Another Civic)
I can understand how this may be a redundant topic but I would really appreciate some sort of feedback. I would hate to just consult the boost fairy and end up with a blown motor....
06-30-2005, 09:58 PM
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Re: MAX boost level for blockguarded b16a (b16sedan)
Easy...
T3/to4, 57trim 60a/r , 63a/r stage III wheel
System is more than capable of handling whatever boost is thrown at it on this block.
T3/to4, 57trim 60a/r , 63a/r stage III wheel
System is more than capable of handling whatever boost is thrown at it on this block.
06-30-2005, 10:26 PM
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Re: MAX boost level for blockguarded b16a (Just Another Civic)
oem parts, (pistons , rods) 
I said around 12 to 14 lb .... no more with good tune u can take it to 15 psi .. now if u get a set of those eagle rods , arias pistons 20 lb would be good
I said around 12 to 14 lb .... no more with good tune u can take it to 15 psi .. now if u get a set of those eagle rods , arias pistons 20 lb would be good
06-30-2005, 10:29 PM
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Re: MAX boost level for blockguarded b16a (EGSR)
It will be tuned well. So I'd be comfortable with 12psi for the time being...?
Thanks for the positive response
Thanks for the positive response
06-30-2005, 11:27 PM
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Re: MAX boost level for blockguarded b16a (Just Another Civic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Just Another Civic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It will be tuned well. So I'd be comfortable with 12psi for the time being...?
Thanks for the positive response</TD></TR></TABLE>
YEA well remember some fat injectors a good headgasket .. take ur cr to 9 a nice ic and some good tuning should handle 12 lb
Thanks for the positive response</TD></TR></TABLE>
YEA well remember some fat injectors a good headgasket .. take ur cr to 9 a nice ic and some good tuning should handle 12 lb
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Re: MAX boost level for blockguarded b16a (EGSR)
I'm currently running 550's but I'm running stock c/r (10.2:1) I just want to squeeze as much "reliable" power as i can without "much" chance or blowing her up.
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Re: MAX boost level for blockguarded b16a (tgreaves)
So I'll crank it up til I hit 300whp and stop there. Thanks for the help guys, I'll post some sheets when I get them here shortly.
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Re: MAX boost level for blockguarded b16a (Just Another Civic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Just Another Civic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Easy...
T3/to4, 57trim 60a/r , 63a/r stage III wheel
System is more than capable of handling whatever boost is thrown at it on this block.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have that exact turbo. I had it on my b16a running 13.5psi just fine.
Hondata tuned. I made 248whp @9psi.
T3/to4, 57trim 60a/r , 63a/r stage III wheel
System is more than capable of handling whatever boost is thrown at it on this block.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have that exact turbo. I had it on my b16a running 13.5psi just fine.
Hondata tuned. I made 248whp @9psi.
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